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Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks will meet the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action on Thursday night at the Footprint Center.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Viktor Bout: the Lord of War at centre of Griner and Whelan prisoner swap

Moscow has never forgotten the arms dealer who reportedly keeps a photo of Vladimir Putin in his US cell

The Guardian - UK

Russia says ‘no agreements yet’ on deal to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Kremlin spokesperson Dimitry Peskov says ‘no agreements’ have been ‘finalised’

The Independent UK

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Brittney Griner lawyers welcome prospect of Russia prisoner swap

Arms trafficker Viktor Bout reportedly in line for exchange with the WNBA star facing drug charges

The Guardian - UK

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

Current generation of UConn players reflect on ‘GOAT’ status, impact of the legendary Sue Bird

HARTFORD, Conn. — Growing up in Croatia, Nika Mühl didn’t follow UConn women’s basketball, or really any American sports for that matter. She was more in tune with European hoops. But as soon as she committed to the Huskies in her junior season of high school, Mühl made a point…

Tribune News Service

US offers Russia prisoner swap for detained Americans Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The US has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

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The photo that captures the heartbreak and strength of Brittney Griner

The basketball star is detained in Russia, far from her teammates and loved ones. But there are signs she has held on to her fighting spirit

The Guardian - US

Aces understand a WNBA title likely will go through the reigning champion Sky

Does Las Vegas have the depth to compete with James Wade’s team in a series?

Chicago Sun-Times

US offers ‘substantial proposal’ with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for release of Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

The U.S. has presented Russia with a “substantial proposal” aimed at securing the release of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star detained in Russia on drug charges, and Paul Whelan, another American jailed in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

US Offers A Deal To Russia For Release Of Brittney Griner, Imprisoned On Cannabis Charges

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner, reported Yahoo News.

Benzinga

U.S. reportedly offering prisoner trade with Russia in exchange for Texan Brittney Griner

CNN reported Wednesday that the U.S. has offered a prisoner exchange in order to bring the WNBA player and Paul Whelan home. Biden reportedly backs such a deal.

The Texas Tribune

Report: White House Makes Exchange Offer With Russia for Griner

Secretary of State Antony Blinken publicly acknowledged an offer of some sort was made for the release of the WNBA star and Paul Whelan.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. offers Russia a deal for the release of Brittney Griner

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

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Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. offers deal to Russia for release of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner.

The Independent UK

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner says she was forced to sign papers in Russian without proper translation, told: ‘You’re guilty’

The WNBA star faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison

WEKU

Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest

The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.

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Reuters

Brittney Griner testifies at her drugs trial in Russia

Here are some quotes from Wednesday's testimony by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to a Russian court trying her for possession of drugs, after she was detained at a Moscow airport in February with vape cartridges containing hashish oil.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA commissioner trolled All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum with an even smaller trophy after the Commissioner’s Cup

"Cathy got jokes!"

Sports Illustrated

Aces Defense Shows Up Against Sky in Commissioner’s Cup Victory

In what could be a potential WNBA finals preview, Las Vegas set the tone early with a strong defensive outing.

Sports Illustrated

Candace Parker to Lead Mentorship Program With Adidas NIL Athletes

The class of 15 women athletes will be brand ambassadors as a part of the company’s “impossible is nothing” campaign.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Liz Cambage’s Messy Sparks Exit

The Sparks dumped one of their key players during the playoff chase, reportedly due to a variety of off-court issues.

Axios

WNBA star Brittney Griner testifies at Russian drug trial

Griner said Wednesday that her rights were not read to her when she was arrested at a Moscow airport.

Reuters

'No one explained any of it' - Griner relives her arrest in Russian trial

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner told a Russian court on Wednesday she was not read her rights when detained at a Moscow airport in February, as she stands trial for drug charges that could see her face up to 10 years in prison.

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